If you’d like to shop in  a store where you get friendly service, a bit of fashion advice, and save some money on the prices (taxes are included), then head for Boutique Avantage.  You can pick a glam outfit, a sophisticated look or something flirty, all with assistance putting your look together. How nice!

This lovely boutique, open since 1983, offers great service and is fully stocked (4-18) with those labels you love – Gerry Weber, Rabe,  Junge, Conrad C., Lyse Spenard, Laura Lebek, and Eric Alexandre, Parkhurst, Fox Croft and Animale

Scarves, purses, hats and high fashion jewelry can finish off your look and make this one stop shopping. It’s comfortable shopping here, since they remember who you are, so you always feel connected.

Location: 1264 Beaumont St, Town of Mont-Royal H3P 3E5
corner: Rockland
Tel: 514-733-1185
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
www.smartshoppingmontreal.com/store.php?s=76
E-mail: boutiqueavantage@videotron.ca
Metro Stop: Station Acadie

How nice to have a Christmas decor sale BEFORE Christmas – and the savings are up to 80% on your Christmas decor list of needs. All the decorations will be drastically reduced and while you are there, check out their other merchandise such as home decor and  holiday table pieces, glass ornaments, wreaths, toy items, stationery,  crackers and candles. With prices this low, the merchandise won’t last long.

Plenty of parking available and Visa/MasterCard/AmEx/debit & cash payments accepted

Location: 1695 55th ave, Dorval  H9P 2W3
corner:  rue Guthrie/Fairway
Dates: Nov 26-28
Times: Thurs & Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4
http://www.myoption2.com

Maison Fusion offers mainly hand-made treasures from all over the world: gifts, accent furniture, niche perfumes, jewelry and scented candles, as well as Eastern sweets.

Every piece has been carefully chosen by the owner, Reem Owais, who had the chance to travel to exotic places where she collected these special products. This shop is a house of tales, where objects tell stories about those who crafted them, their traditions and cultures. They collaborate with organizations all over the world which assist rural women in generating income. This improves the standard of living not only for themselves but for their dependents and their communities as well.

For the month of November, they have highlighted some clothes, housewares and gifts and will be giving them to you at 25% discount if you use CODE: MFSB1115.  Look below for: alpaca wool cloaks, ponchos, gloves, hats and scarves, Egyptian cotton clothing, a re-cycled glass and pewter collection, Egyptian leather stools and Barbery fig oil

– Alpaca wool cloaks, ponchos, gloves, hats and scarves handwoven by skilled Peruvian artisans.  Alpaca is soft, lightweight, strong – and keeps you snuggly warm.
– Egyptian cotton/gabardine urban chic collection of Amina K, an Egyptian designer. The look is young in spirit, trendy yet elegant.
– Recycled glass and pewter glasses made by artisans in Swaziland (Fair Trade group)
– Stools made of sturdy Egyptian leather and wrought iron. There are two models and sizes available.
– 100% pure organic Barbary fig oil which is an excellent un-perfumed anti-aging and moisturizing product. Can be used instead of  night and/or day cream. A tiny drop is sufficient to keep the skin moist, nourished and firm all day.

Location: 328 Chemin du Bord-du-Lac, Pointe Claire QC H9S 4L7
corner: ave du Golf
Tel: 514-630-1190
Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6
Sale dates: until Nov 30
www.maison-fusion.com
FB: http://on.fb.me/1MlQkJl

Just at the right time, Decors Veronneau, is offering you 20% off on your Christmas trees BEFORE Christmas. In 4 of their locations  – Laval, Terrebone, Granby and Dix30 – you can choose one of 4 styles.

Sure there’s the classic pine decorated with red and green balls (was $89.99, now $71), however you can jazz up the holiday with a fir tree in green or white with 400 sparkling lights ($527 or $529). A simple budget friendly pine tree can be had for as little as $43.

You can find many other items reindeer, ribbons, branches, polar bears, wreaths and even elves to decorate the house. Now that makes for a Merry Christmas.

Locations: Laval, 2965 Boul. Le Courbusier H7L 3M3 (450-680-1989), Terrebonne, 1200 Ave Yves-Blais J6V 1P7 (450-585-555?); Grandby, 922 Rue Principale J2G 2Z4 (450-991-1554); Quartier DIX30, 8240 Boul.Leduc J4Y 0K7 (450-678-5060)

www.veronneau.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/decorsveronneau/?ref=ts
Twitter: www.twitter.com/veronneaudeco

Standa is exactly what the busy person is looking for when shopping. Unlike big box stores, they have been offering personal service for over 50 years – they get to know their customers and their tastes and can help you shop quickly and efficiently.

A family-run business, they have what you’re looking for from linens (Christmas cloth on sale for $9.98, kitchenware, clothing, furniture and home decor, to gifts and souvenirs, it can all be found under one roof and at great prices.

Head here for hard-to-find specialty appliances which make interesting holiday gifts (pasta makers, grinders, tomato squeezers, sausage mincers, stove-top espresso makers, and for bakeware, pots (enormous ones for all those guests) and pans (ecological ones) as well as other giftware.

This week’s flyer brings specials on Point Zero jackets ($89.98), Gusti snowsuits ($89.98), men’s pj’s ($19.98), men’s dress shirts with ties ($16.98), 6 wine glasses ($7.98) or watches for $20.

On the 2nd floor, you will find the area to spruce up the house for the holidays: carpets, mirrors, tables and lamps, all at take-me-home prices.

For the parties, there is an entire department for those dressy dress (and even gowns) you’ve been searching for. The rest of the store has sportswear, undergarments (wool/cotton long johns for those cold winter days), shoes and slippers (see sale flyer below).

There is no need to wait for a sale, when they offer exceptional pricing everyday.

Location: 3253 Fleury est
corner: boul. St-Michel
Tel: 514-321-3743
Hours: Regular
Sale ends: Nov 25
Metro: Station Henri-Bourassa and Station SauveBus 140 stops right in front of the store on rue Fleury
www.standa.ca

How nice to have a Christmas decor sale BEFORE Christmas – and the savings are up to 80% on your Christmas decor list of needs. All the decorations will be drastically reduced and while you are there, check out their other merchandise such as home decor and  holiday table pieces, glass ornaments, wreaths, toy items, stationery,  crackers and candles. With prices this low, the merchandise won’t last long.

Plenty of parking available and Visa/MasterCard/AmEx/debit & cash payments accepted

Location: 1695 55th ave, Dorval  H9P 2W3
corner:  rue Guthrie/Fairway
Dates: Nov 26-28
Times: Thurs & Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4
http://www.myoption2.com

Mega Vente d’Entrepot is a warehouse with incredible savings. Snowsuits (for temperatures as low as -35) for kids from sizes 3-18 are only $49. Adults who wear sizes from petite to 3TG can buy warm winter jackets for $69.

They have 5 locations,  so no matter where you are in the city, you are close to their deals.

Locations: 120 Boul. St. Joseph, Lachine QC H8S 2L3 (514-637-1116); St-Leonard, 8235 Boul. Langelier (514-223-0510); Greenfield Park, 3259 boul Taschereau (514-226-1497); Kirkland, 3570 boul. St-Charles H9H3C3 (514-238-0705); Vaudreuil, 3100 Rte Harwood J7V8P2 (450-566-5266) Centre d’Achats Hudson
Hours: Kirkland and Vaudreuil: closed Mon & Tues, Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8
Rest of stores: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
www.megaventemontreal.com
FB:  www.facebook.com/megavente

Surplus is extending their Fall liquidation sale till the end of this weekend, to make room for loads of new arrivals. You will find clothing and accessories for the whole family here, and you will definitely bump into the following labels: Diesel, Scotch & Soda, Maison Scotch, Lucky 7, Lyle & Scott, G-Star Raw, Carerra, HS, Kuwallatee, Superdry, Sully Wong, Gsus, Levis and Dockers. Get a jump on the approaching holiday season by shopping now with their great prices.

Maison Scotch (ladies) and Scotch and Soda (men) hail from Amsterdam, so their European flair is quite evident in their styling and quality.

Location: 5168 boul St-Laurent H2T 1R8
corner: rue Fairmont
Tel: 514-948-5005
Dates: Nov 5-8
Time: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thurs & Fri 10-9, Sat & Sun 10-5:30
Metro: Station Laurier
http://www.surplusmtl.com
FB: www.facebook.com/surplusmtl
Instagram: @surplusmtl
Twitter: @surplusmtl

Jaf is a friendly family neighbourhood corner shop selling men’s clothing. If you are putting together your Fall wardrobe or planning to buy new suits for work or those job interviews, there are deals right now.

Head to their liquidation store in Laval, as they are moving and having an end of lease sale from now until closure on Jan 1, 2016.

Why pay more when you can save 30%-70% off suggested retail price of everything in the store. Browse around and take in the choice of shoes, suits, jackets, shirts, accessories and more that they offer.

You  will come across  well-known names – Robert Graham, Jack Victor, Baumler, Tombolini, Tommy Bahamas, m.e.n.s., Alberto, Victorinox, S. Cohen, Façonnable, Nautica. Helpful salesmen will find you pants (to 50) and shirts (to 2XL)

Locations: Ville St-Laurent, 900 boul. Decarie (744-0985); 619 boul. Rene-Levesque (514-877-9888); Laval, 3240 boul. St-Martin o. (450-978-9661); Laval Centre de liquidation (closed Tues): 1880 St-Martin o. (450-688-3636). Hours: Regular plus Sun 12-4
www.jaf.ca
FB: http://on.fb.me/1WlMGQV
Twitter: @JAFPretaPorter

When a brand such as BCBG Maxazria has a warehouse sale, it is more than enough reason to go shopping. You will be sure to buy something from the selection of apparel, footwear, handbags and accessories that they will be selling.

Check your selections carefully, as everything is a final sale

All methods of payment will be accepted (no cheques)

Location: 370 de Louvain O H2N 1B6
Corner: Place de Louvain
Dates: Nov 5-7
Hours: Thurs & Fri 9-9, Sat 9-5
email: Canada.events@bcbg.ca